top view of helicopters at the airport

Safdarjung Airport

Safdarjung Airport – New Delhi

Safdarjung Airport, operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), is one of the country’s most strategically important aviation facilities. Following significant modernization and infrastructure upgrades, the airport serves as a dedicated hub for VIP and VVIP operations while housing several key aviation regulatory authorities. In such a high-security environment, reliable HVAC performance is essential to ensure occupant comfort, operational continuity, and efficient functioning of critical infrastructure.

To support the airport’s advanced building systems, Wilo supplied a comprehensive HVAC pumping solution comprising end suction pumps and multiple secondary variable control panels. The system is designed to provide efficient chilled water circulation, precise system control, and dependable cooling performance across the facility. By ensuring stable HVAC operation, the solution contributes to the reliability and efficiency required in a mission-critical aviation environment.

Pumps Used

Industry: Building Services Commercial

Application: Airport

Pump Type: End Suction HVAC Pumps

Total Pumps: 21

Control System:

  • 2P × 30 kW Secondary Variable Control Panels (2 Nos.)
  • 2P × 7.5 kW Secondary Variable Control Panel (1 No.)
  • 2P × 5.5 kW Secondary Variable Control Panels (2 Nos.)
  • 2P × 2.2 kW Secondary Variable Control Panel (1 No.)

Airports require HVAC systems capable of maintaining consistent indoor conditions while accommodating varying occupancy levels and operational demands. End suction pumps are widely used in airport HVAC applications due to their proven reliability, efficient hydraulic performance, and suitability for continuous-duty chilled water circulation systems. Maintaining uninterrupted cooling is particularly important in facilities where operational continuity and infrastructure reliability are critical.

The advanced secondary variable control panels provide intelligent control of the pumping system by adjusting performance according to real-time cooling demand. This demand-based operation improves energy efficiency, optimizes system performance, and reduces operational costs while maintaining precise climate control. Together, the pumps and control systems deliver a robust and dependable HVAC solution tailored to the requirements of modern aviation infrastructure.